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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI

Devils Lake1 min walk
Round Lake2 min drive
Michigan International Speedway19 min drive
Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)39 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The cottage was a wonderful retreat with a stunning view! Colton was incredibly responsive anytime I had to reach out an...

Darcy S.

Nov 5, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️ PET FRIENDLY ! 🧡

Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage on Devils Lake, Michigan

45 feet of beautiful lake frontage with one of the most spectacular shoreline views! Our beach is sandy, shallow & clear, perfect for swimming! Steps from the dock for easy access into lake.

The Golden Retreat is nestled in a unique area of Devils Lake where you don’t have to cross a street to get to the water! We have a beautiful area for walking, running, and watching the wildlife right in our backyard!

You can use anything and everything in the cottage! We are fully stocked!

Your kids and dogs can play freely! You have access to the whole cottage, the yard, the water, and the 110 ft dock - bring a boat, rent one, or simply enjoy our clear shallow swimming area!

We do weekly rentals (Saturday-Saturday) during the Summer Season starting the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day ☺️
Nightly, Weekly, Weekend, and Monthly booking options available in the Off-Season

Our guests have access to the LEFT side to dock a boat. We provide bumpers. Bring your own or rent one from Robs Rental - we recommend making a reservation well in advance as they book up fast.

• SAFE! No roads to cross to get to the water!
• CLEAN! We take cleaning and sanitizing very seriously!
• PRIVATE! We are located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the lake and are off of a dead end street. NO traffic.

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds
6 person occupancy Maximum
Bring your boat and/or jet skis!!

No overnight guests without prior approval
Absolutely no smoking inside on or around our property
No street parking! 4 cars or 3 cars and 1 trailer Maximum please
1 dog allowed with our approval - $.100 additional fee.Please inquire about more than one dog

(Summer Guests)
*The dock is shared by us and our pontoon will be docked out front - you must agree to be respectful of our boat and we will do the same! We will need to use the dock to get on and off our boat during your stay.

We have two Golden Retrievers (Rory & Tessa) They are both puppies and are still training, they will be using the the dock also - we will always have them leashed.

*Our house is only a few houses down and one of us will be able to assist you by phone or in person during your stay if you need anything at all*

We are so excited to share our cottage with you!
Kristi, Colton, Rory, & Tessa
Please let us know if you have any questions at all

Follow us on social media for Cottage Updates! Tag us in your photos 📸
@DevilsGoldenRetreat

You are responsible for relaying any and all of our rules to your family and any day guests you invite (if you’re seen breaking them everyone will be asked to leave - no exceptions or refunds will be given)

All dogs must be well trained, on leash, and friendly to neighbors and other dogs. Pets should never be left unattended inside the cottage unless crated properly.
Please pick up after your dog as they go

Property manager

Kristi Neary

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

View from lake. Cottage is the lower level of the 2 story building.

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking is in the front yard. There is no pavement or street parking. 4 cars maximum in summer

Dogs must remain leashed when outside. Please pick up after them as they go. Do not leave them unattended in the cottage

The inside wood burning stove is not to be used by guests. Do not block the dock with floats/chairs.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Manitou Beach

Located in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. George E. Potter Center and Ella Sharp Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hidden Lake Garden and Slayton Arboretum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Michigan International Speedway. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI

What's nearby

Devils Lake - 1 min walk
Round Lake - 2 min drive
Michigan International Speedway - 19 min drive
Wamplers Lake - 28 min drive
Hidden Lake Garden - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Boot Jack Tavern - ‬15 min walk
‪Highland Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪Club 223 - ‬16 min drive
‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
‪Sterling Pizzeria - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️ PET FRIENDLY ! 🧡 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️ PET FRIENDLY ! 🧡 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️ PET FRIENDLY ! 🧡 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️ PET FRIENDLY ! 🧡 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Devils Lake and Round Lake. Michigan International Speedway and Cambridge Junction Historic State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

This is our setting time starting at this hidden gem and we will be back! Beautifully situated on the south shores of Devils Lake. Cozy, cute place with all of the amenities you need for your stay. Amazing with the amount of room in this little cottage. Perfect place for us to hang out with family, have some good meals, play some games and enjoy the views. We will be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

The cottage was a wonderful retreat with a stunning view! Colton was incredibly responsive anytime I had to reach out and so kind. I was able to have my dog with me and it was so nice to walk in and find a dog bed and dog towels available! I hope to return for future visits!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!

This location on the lake is so quiet and less busy than many areas of Devils Lake. House was perfect and the owners are awesome. Mostly I appreciated being able to bring my 2 dogs who loved it just as much as we did. We will be back!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good family spot

Enjoyed everything and was as advertised. Thanks for helping us create great family memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max B.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family

Location is great - on the water with great back deck and sunroom. 5 min from a nice coffee / ice cream shop. owners left floats for our kids which was a great surprise! Also left us with lots of essentials in case we forgot. They had a board up with all the things to do around town. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

20 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!

What a greeting! we arrived to Mother's Day flowers, balloon, and lovely welcome card from the owner. you truly feel like this is your home. Every amenity I could think of was provided. Our son brough his two Frenchies and there were doggie gates provided so we could keep them on the deck and not worry . I would rebook in a heartbeat, and it was our second visit, sure to book again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E., Haslett, MI

11 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent lakefront getaway

Due to a last minute change in our travel plans, we needed a cottage on short notice and Kristi was very kind and accommodating. The cottage is just lovely and more open and spacious than you would imagine with a beautiful view of the lake. Would highly recommend this cottage and would definitely consider a return visit in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaleem J.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

We loved our stay and this beautiful property and the host was helpful as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Weekend!!!

We rented The Golden Retreat for the Easter weekend so we could spend time as a family with our daughter who is attending college in the area. Perfect setup for us to get together as a family and even have a few guests over for Easter dinner. As a bonus, we were able to bring our dog StanLee with. Cute little cabin with plenty of upgrades and modern amenities to make our stay a perfect weekend. We will definitely be returning!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip to Hillsdale at Devil's Lake

Wonderful property and super attentive hosts! Surprise snowstorm did not dampen our enjoyment if this charming property. Our hosts even shoveled for us which was greatly appreciated zfter a long day.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi N., USA

15 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view of Devil’s Lake - right on the lake!

Loved the view, the oversized comfy couch, quality of bedding. Also, appreciated the care towards the environment evident in the property. The rooms are well decorated and equipped. Wish it were summertime so we could enjoy the sunroom and spacious deck. Another time…

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Great get away weekend place. Great views and decorating and plenty for all to do in a very relaxed and “away from it all” way. Thank you! Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meliane S.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

Absolutely stay here if it's available! Everything was perfect and the best hosts I've ever had.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

8 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation - Thank You!

Our family spent a week here in early June and we had a great time. The house was very comfortable, clean, and had everything one could need for a relaxing get-away. I was especially impressed by all the board games, kids toys, and water toys, as well as the way everything was clearly labeled with extra amenities like toothpaste and toothbrushes in case you forget yours. You can really tell that the owner wants to make things easy and make sure you have a good time. The shallow beach was perfect for my 4 year old boys and also my teenager. We rented a boat and did some inner tubing and parked out on the sandbar. Watching sunsets from the deck at the end of the day might have been my favorite part though. All around: excellent. We had a fantastic time and would love to do it again. Thank you so much, Kristi!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moira H.

21 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely nice home

Larger than a cottage, very nice beds, great mattresses, lots of pillows. Only thing lacking was the shower head is a little low for someone taller than 5 1/2 feet. Very clean. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

14 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cozy and relaxing!

Kristi is an AMAZING hostess! All the details made it feel like our home away from home. She was easy to contact and SO accommodating to our random needs. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

20 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

we had a great time relaxing and reading --doing nothing

Kristi has thought of everything to make her guests comfortable. We were a bit confused about a couple of her "check out" requests.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect attention to detail!

We had a wonderful time, the cottage is super cute, and having stayed at multiple VRBO’s the thoughtful details at this one were by far the best we have seen!! Everything you could need was considered, from little treats, to bathroom supplies, games- board and corn hole, and even water toys and clean nice floats for the kids! It was super cozy, and the location and water access was fantastic and great for the children! The property manager was super helpful in planning and during the stay! I would hands down recommend this place and we hope to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend

Kristi and Colten were wonderful hosts. They thought of everything that we may have needed during our stay. The cottage was beautiful and clean. If I had a question regarding our stay Kristi was quick to respond. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for our vacation with our small children.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

megan C., huntington woods mi

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This cottage was perfect, and the hosts were the most thoughtful vacation rental hosts we have ever met. They thought of everything and we felt like special guests. They were so easy to talk to and were very responsive to all of our questions. Great wifi which so important now with remote working. They made such my family and our dog were treated like family. Loved the lake, it was quiet and beautiful. We were able to dock our boat right there and Kristi and Colton were so helpful with that part too event though that was above and beyond. We would love to stay at the Golden Retreat again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Kasey G.

27 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Not a good experience

Overall the property was nice and clean in a good location. Unfortunately we felt uncomfortable and we left early. Two family members were on the outside back deck smoking cigarettes. The owner walked up and was very upset and reminded us that smoking anywhere on the property was against the rules. My mother and brother repeatedly apologized and promised it would not happen again. 10 minutes later she returned and told my family members they needed to leave immediately. No warning, no reminder, just get out. I understand our guest broke a rule however having the owner kick out my family because they were smoking a cigarette outside seems a bit extreme. After this incident we felt very unwelcome so we packed up and left the next morning ending our vacation early.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

2 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing getaway

Nice lakefront views

10/10 Excellent

Ronee T., GARFIELD HEIGHT

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golden Retreat is FABULOUS

The cottage is lovely, owners wonderful to work with, and the setting was just what the RELAXATION DOCTOR ordered! We will most definitely BE BACK! :)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

17 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of heaven.

The communication was awesome. We felt welcome before we even arrived. Beautiful lake and accommodations. The personality touches gave it the “I’m at home” feeling. We met the neighbors. They were super friendly and offered to take us out on the lake. So a wonderful tour was delightful. This is a place I would bring my family. Many sitting places to choose from as well as eating places. This would be perfect for couples to get away and enjoy grown up time also. We will definitely be back. Kathy and Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

3 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

This is a real gem. The owners went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and relaxing, including leaving fresh fruit and a bottle of wine for us. The lake is beautiful and the house is designed so nice we didn’t want to leave! Everything was clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021